Why can't they build a dust-free phone!!!

OK, I may be anal about it, but took special care to get a dust-free iPhone (that is dust specs under the screen).

Believe me, every iPhone has it. Some more, some less. If you say you never had a problem you either must have a bad eyesight or you don't really bother about it. In direct sunlight you see the dust - shops even wanted to sell me a brand new phone with white dust-specs inbetween the glass and black frame ...

Anyway, had a practically dust-free phone, but if fell out of my hand, body is OK, but hell! Dozens of dust-specs all over under the screen?

But still, why is Apple not able to produce those units in a dust-free environment or why isn't Apple or any other phone maker for that able to make sure that in the process of putting those parts together no dust invades?

Seems to be a special problem with HTC phones ...

Really pisses me off. I pay good money for this phone. It's hightech all around, but not able to offer a clean, proper screen.

I'm with the OP. Stare at your screen in sunlight and if you own a 3G you will see dozens of specs, I've successfully exchanged. 3GS are slightly improved but still get very dirty between screen and bezel.

The phone still functions the same with or without the dust, and that's all that matters.

If you're that anal-retentive about keeping your phone (that you use every day, so there will naturally be some visible wear) spotlessly clean inside AND out, be prepared to shell out the cash to buy a new one ever year.

The dust is a problem in every single phone ever made. Just because it's Apple doesn't mean it's invincible to all the problems that plague other phones.

Go find yourself an iPhone that is "dust-free" enough for you and slap an otterbox on it. The otterbox seals up almost every hole on that phone. Shouldn't have to worry about dust getting in it after that. Click here for the link.

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